CWP, 16 May 2015 A.D.
Greetings Sheepdogs,
ALWAYS CARRY! See Education section below.
***** Mindset *****
"You can't please everyone.
Even God can't please everyone."
-- Greg Surrat, Senior Pastor, Seacoast Church
"Don't worry about making mistakes.
As long as your motives are good, you'll
do the right thing." -- 1st Sgt. Palau
"Killing the wrong guy [intentionally
by mistake, as opposed to accidentally
which is incompetence] in combat might
be murder, but that's not a crime of moral
turpitude." -- Sgt.Maj. Troy
(You could lose your security clearance
or promotion for crimes of moral turpitude.
Murder prosecutions are extremely rare.)
***** Training *****
I printed this on a sheet of paper and
taped it to my wall, so I would see it when
I get home and remember to practice.
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Dry Practice
Unload, Chamber check, Magazine check
10 presentations (step, STOP!, correct)
5 tactical reloads
5 emergency reloads
5 immediate actions
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It takes about 4 minutes. "correct"
means that if I don't do it correctly, it
doesn't count toward the 10. (Pedagogy
from my surfing coach. 10 correct rides
is a lot of paddling over 20 or so waves.)
I make dry practice one of those things
I have to do, as taking a bath, brushing my
teeth, or dressing before going out in public.
On presentation from the holster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yucs0c1Nzq4
Efficiency to increase speed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ackeecQN6U
The saying (which he couldn't remember) is,
"Slow is smooth.
Smooth is efficient.
Efficient is fast."
How To Reload a Double Action Revolver
http://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/how-to-reload-a-revolver/
YouTube.com address
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPbTWGEPi2o
Unfortunately, modern double-action revolvers
are made for right handers. No left handed
techniques are shown. All techniques shown use
speed loaders, which are nice for competitions,
but impractical for concealed carry. Bianchi
Speed Strips or similar would be concealable.
The author is right, the Smith & Wessons
are notorious for needing to trim the grip to
make space for the speed loader. I've run into
this problem with their revolvers for four
decades. Yes, I've written to S&W several times.
Nathan Goode is teaching courses that you
might be interested in. See attachment.
Thunder Ranch - Defensive Tactics (PART 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0vLitHoRD4
Yes, the enemy bullet may be able to penetrate the
door jam, but that doesn't mean the bullet will go straight
through. I have seen a thin branch deflect a 30-06
bullet. I have seen all kinds of things deflect 5.56mm
(.223) bullets. (I could tell because they were tracers
at night.)
Mr. Clint Smith says to go slow. I agree.
Mr. Smith does not bend over when slicing the pie.
You should bend way over, so as not to expose
anything before your eye. (Yes, I know he is old.)
Mr. Smith does not pull the pistol into close
contact when slicing the pie. It would be easy
for the enemy to grab his pistol. He even mocks the
use of a close contact position. (Don't get caught
up in this attitude.)
Mr. Smith's register position has his trigger
finger on the trigger guard, not the frame of the
pistol. This is wrong. If his trigger finger tenses,
it will slip off the trigger guard and onto the trigger.
He says to stage mirrors in your home to
assist you in clearing your home. Good advice, if
you practice with them, and so have adjusted them
into the correct positions. (It’s real easy to shoot
a reflection of yourself.)
He is old school, in that he uses the low ready.
I have gotten away from the low ready in favor of the
close contact position (a.k.a. compressed ready).
Because he is not using the close contact
position, he comes close to muzzling his support side
hand when opening doors.
I like his choice of pistols, Springfield Armory
XD full size.
He maximizes distance to corners and doors.
He uses obstacles to slow the enemy attack.
Note at 35:00 you see his shoulder before
his eye. So, you see him before he sees you.
That's why it is so critically important
to bend way over to get your eye out in front of
your shoulder.
The American Handgunner writer, Roy Huntington,
that Mr. Smith is teaching has his support side
elbow sticking out to the left. It should be down,
to protect his heart and lungs, and to avoid bumping
into walls which would throw his shots off. (Yes,
I can see that he is wearing body armor.)
Sticking your pistol out at arms length
when moving through doors or around corners, when
you have to move close to the corner, is just wrong.
There is someone behind the corner who will
grab your pistol or your arms. Always a good
assumption.
Yes, as a matter of fact, I do ask other
instructors and students to critique my classes
and my performance. That's one of the ways I learn.
Cheers,
Jon
***************************************
Practice driving backwards. It takes practice
because cars are not stable going backwards.
In the early 80s, you had to be able to drive the
Jeeps, Gama Goats, and trucks backwards to get
your military driver's license in the Marine Corps.
It's a survival skill.
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Practice with your support side hand. Right
handers, get a left handed holster and practice
left handed. Practice as if your right hand does
not work. (Yes, left handers, I am intentionally
ignoring you.) It's a survival skill.
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Epee use to be fenced in one touch bouts.
Because European men use to duel to "first blood",
as opposed to "death". (Though in those days,
first blood often meant death due to infection
or other complications.) Today, some matches are
simultaneous one-touch and 5-touch bouts by
keeping track of who got the first touch in the
5-touch bout. It changes the nature of the bout.
Similarly, you should strive for first
round hits, understanding that your first round
may end the fight, if it hits.
In epee, your easiest target is the opponent's
wrist or forearm, right behind the bell guard of
his sword, or his forward foot. (I have scored
many points on my opponent's foot, including the
sole of his shoe. He has to lift his toe when
pushing back with his heel.)
Similarly, your target should be whatever
part of your opponent is in view. As you are
slicing the pie around a corner, that could be
an elbow, shoulder, or foot. By all means, shoot
it. Don't wait for a center of mass shot. You'd
be exposing too much of yourself by then.
***** Pedagogy *****
At the last IDPA match that I took
one of my classes to, one of the Safety
Officers asked me if one of my students
was my daughter. I've got to maintain
more professional distance.
***** Education *****
"Understanding 'Hair Trigger' Issues"
http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanHandgunner/AHSO14/
Page 42.
Don't lighten the trigger of your
self-defense pistol. Light triggers are
fine for target shooting. They are
inappropriate for combat guns, for tactical
and legal reasons.
"When Citizens Fight Back,
Are We Training Wrong?"
http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanHandgunner/AHSO14/
Page 56.
As a professional statistician, I think
64 data points in this context is fine.
62 wins, 0 loses, 2 forfeits. The 62 were armed.
The 2 were not. Lesson learned: Always carry.
Scenario: Some type of armed robbery.
Distance: Most between 3 and 7 yards,
i.e. 3 to 7 steps. Extremes, contact to 22 yards.
Where: 10% in or around the home.
90% were in places like convenience stores,
parking lots, and shopping malls.
The probability of you getting attacked
is not "one in a million". It is much much higher,
especially in Memphis, TN. Remember our lecture,
"The Truth about Violence" by Sam Harris?
http://www.samharris.org/blog/item/the-truth-about-violence/
***** Tactics *****
A fellow instructor asked me where to shoot.
I share my answer with you as follows,
and solicit your comments.
Aiming at the center of mass gives you
the highest probability of a hit. But, we
are striving for a vital organ hit,
not just a hit. So, when our competence
improves (and the target is available),
we aim at the high thoracic cavity to hit
the heart and lungs.
High thoracic cavity shots --
When shooting to the side of a human,
it looks like this,
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/patient-education-materials/atlas-of-human-body/body-torso-side.page?
The target is behind the arm pit. So,
besides his rib cage, we may have to
shoot through his arm.
When shooting to the front or back of a
human, it looks like this,
http://en.academic.ru/pictures/enwiki/83/Surface_projections_of_the_organs_of_the_trunk.png
The target is within a triangle defined by
the nipples and the bottom of the throat.
Again, we may have to shoot through the
enemy's arm, as well as his rib cage; and
maybe even body armor. Yes, there is a
finite probability that your pistol bullets
will penetrate body armor. There are all
kinds of body armor on the market, besides
the rubbish they issue to military police
or the plate carriers they issue to artillery
men. [Artillery men are not expected to
run around and maneuver as infantry, so
they generally wear the best (heaviest)
armor.] (The bad guys in Garland, TX
wore body armor, but the cop shot through
it with his standard issue pistol.)
When shooting from above, the target
is the base of the neck downward into the
torso.
http://www.sciencephoto.com/image/301586/530wm/P1000275-Skeleton_from_above%2C_X-ray_artwork-SPL.jpg
http://static8.depositphotos.com/1326888/802/i/950/depositphotos_8022623-3D-rendering-of-a-human-skeleton---view-from-above.jpg
The bullet may need to penetrate ribs and
clavicle.
When shooting from below, there is
probably too much stuff for a pistol bullet
to penetrate before getting to the heart
and lungs. So, shots to the inside of the
thighs to rupture the femoral arteries, or
shots to the top of the throat inside the
jaw bone to rupture the brain, would be
reasonable.
Head shots --
If the high thoracic cavity is not
available, or shots to this area were
ineffective, we place a bullet in the
enemy's brain.
From the side, the target is the
external acoustic meatus,
https://cern-foundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Brain-Anatomy.jpg
The hole of the ear, just behind the pivot
point of the jaw bone (in case you can't
see the ear hole).
From the front, the target is the
cranio-ocular cavity,
https://cern-foundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Brain-Anatomy.jpg
The holes in the skull containing the eyes
and nose. Notice that the eyes are mid-way
between the bottom of the chin and the top
of the head. The bottom of the nose is mid-way
between the eyes and the bottom of the chin.
(In case, you have to shoot through material
obscuring your view.)
From the back, the target is the
spinal column at the base of the skull.
http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large-5/anatomy-of-human-skull-rear-view-leonello-calvetti.jpg
The target is the intersection of the line
of the spinal column and a line connecting the
bottom of the ears. (It's much higher
than you might think. Well above the
chin or a dress shirt collar for instance,
assuming an erect posture.)
From below, the target is the top
of the throat inside the jaw bone.
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDLsynr5O42YHQHRKwHeZYowknzD6D8JJ4Ecje5EyOgy8DtyTQvYAiG9BbBZ9fqJjMegIN6_dCLiNXXTXcc4J8j-GSWCLj0PqZ_Mzsw0aNO1TJhGi7tAetkldP911HQ7obJHiaurBfKbg/s1600/1006N.jpg
(Click on the picture to enlarge it.)
The lower left (inferior view) shows the
foramen magnum to be a small hole. But the
bone in the bottom of the skull is much
weaker than the top or sides. So, it is
reasonable to expect penetration.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Medulla_oblongata_and_foramen_magnum_animation_small.gif
From above, a contact shot perpendicular
to the surface of the skull would be preferable.
https://homes.bio.psu.edu/faculty/strauss/anatomy/skel/pics/Skull%20From%20Above%20copy.jpg
As there are no holes to shoot through. Or, a
torso shot may be reasonable, as noted above.
You'll notice that there are a lot of
bones that we need to shoot through.
http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large-5/anatomy-of-human-skull-from-different-leonello-calvetti.jpg
http://media-1.web.britannica.com/eb-media/42/133742-004-E8027661.jpg
That's why I recommend copper jacketed
round nose bullets. They give you the
best penetration, and you may need to
penetrate bone, heavy leather jackets,
other body parts (as arms or legs), car
doors, windshields, something he is
using as a shield such as a lazy Susan
or a metal garbage can lid [That thin
aluminum garbage can lid is ineffective.
I can shoot right through it. Maybe,
but as we know from our study of tank
armor, sloped armor is much more effective
and can deflect the incoming kinetic
projectile. So, if your bullet does not
hit perpendicular to the shield surface,
there is an excellent chance your bullet
will be deflected off it's intended path.],
body armor, etc. to reach a vital organ.
(Copper jacketed round nose bullets also
give you the most reliable feeding and
chambering. Reliability is more important
than terminal ballistics. The gun must go
bang when you pull the trigger.)
***** Gear *****
***** Good Gals Win *****
"Mugging victim opens fire on suspects;
one shot, two flee"
http://www.wthr.com/story/28769522/one-robbery-suspect-in-custody-impd-seeks-two-others
Excerpt:
"Honestly, I mostly carry [my pistol]
because my dad wanted me to. Now I'm
glad I listened," Crystal said.
"Learn how to protect yourself
if you don't know how. Be more aware.
I wasn't paying attention to my
surroundings at all," Crystal said.
***** News *****
"Tennessee Enacts Pro-Gun Laws"
http://www.shootingillustrated.com/index.php/36951/tennessee-enacts-pro-gun-laws/
Excerpts:
House Bill 745 and Senate Bill 700
"... lifetime handgun carry permit for a
one-time application and processing fee of $500"
Effective July 1st, 2015 A.D.
The following are effective upon the
Governor's signing.
HB 995
"... carry in parks and other public recreation areas"
SB 633
"... prohibits schools from requiring students or
parents to provide information on firearm ownership,
prohibits local education agencies from requiring
employees to provide information on firearm
ownership, and prohibits disciplinary or employment
action based on information of firearm ownership
voluntarily provided."
HB 1255
"... requiring the chief law enforcement officer
of a jurisdiction to certify the transfer or
making of a firearm, as required by the National
Firearms Act, within 15 days if the applicant
is not prohibited from receiving or possessing
a firearm by law."
***** Opinion *****
Response to Los Angeles Times
article bashing Glock pistols.
https://tacticalprofessor.wordpress.com/2015/05/08/police-and-glocks/
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***** Politics *****
Chris W. Cox: 2015 NRA Members’ Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E9Hb1wi7OI
This is worth watching for the introduction
of the two heroes.
The food company executive is
shown wearing a Deputy Sheriff uniform, because
he is a reserve deputy. But, he was not on
duty at the time of the incident. He was acting
as a private citizen when he shot the bad guy.
The lady stood up to intense pressure from
politicians, anti-gun activists, and community
organizers. She stood up for poor people.
***** Recalls *****
***** Miscellany *****
10 Concealed Carry Articles by Massad Ayoob
http://www.gundigest.com/tactical-gear/10-concealed-carry-articles-massad-ayoob-must-read
Past emails are posted at
http://DefensivePistolcraft.com/
Lesson plans are at
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/474513
or send me an email to get the latest version.
Cheers,
Jon
Jonathan Low
Jon_Low@yahoo.com
Friday, May 15, 2015
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
CWP, 14 May 2015 A.D.
Greetings Sheepdogs,
***** Mindset *****
Skill Set: What You Carry
http://www.thetacticalwire.com/features/229744
Excerpt: I don't think you should "test drive"
pistols by carrying them.
The Dangerous Myth of Hierarchy of Lethality
http://www.gundigest.com/concealed-carry-news/the-dangerous-myth-of-hierarchy-of-lethality
***** Training *****
Situational Dry Fire Practice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyuxs2_UfFo
"10 Things Most Gun Owners Do Wrong"
http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanHandgunner/AHMJ15/
Page 22.
Excerpts:
"If you don't train, then when
something happens and you revert to your
training -- you revert to nothing."
"Shooting slowly and accurately for
groups is a foundational skill, one
coming prior to, and much harder than
shooting fast and tactically."
Whoa! Truth hurts.
"Better Shooting" by Dave Anderson
http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanHandgunner/AHJF15/
Page 22.
Excerpt: "Then why worry about blinking?
Because blinking makes further improvement
difficult, if not impossible. If you don't
see what the sight picture looked like as
the shot broke, you'll never be able to
recognize an acceptable sight picture for
the shot required. Certainly unless you
can see the lift in recoil as the shot
breaks, then track back on target, you'll
never reach your potential to shoot both
fast and accurately."
Master Defensive Handgun Shooting
http://www.gundigest.com/shooting-articles-advice/master-defensive-handgun-shooting
Eye exercises to improve your shooting
http://thegunwriter.blogs.heraldtribune.com/19304/
Eye exercises to improve your shooting: Part II
http://thegunwriter.blogs.heraldtribune.com/19362/
***** Pedagogy *****
***** Education *****
***** Tactics *****
Don't carry your knife with the clip
showing. You'll lose the element of surprise.
Carry your knife in your pocket.
But, Staff, that's how it's designed to
be carried.
Surprise is more important than
convenience of deployment. Because surprise
can give you several seconds, while deployment
from a position clipped to your pocket as
opposed to inside your pocket gains only
fractions of a second (and no time at all,
if you practice).
***** Gear *****
The Evolution of Handgun Sights for Personal Defense
http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/print/volume-11/issue-5/features/the-evolution-of-handgun-sights-for-personal-defense.html
Excerpt: ... eliminate a "busy rear sight."
What to Look for in a Home-Defense Handgun
(as opposed to a concealed carry handgun)
http://www.gundigest.com/concealed-carry-news/what-to-look-for-in-a-home-defense-handgun
Use some Rain-X Interior Glass Anti-Fog or
something like that, so your glasses don't
fog. Keep a container of the stuff
in your range bag, so you can help out the
newbies.
A prospective student complained to me, that
after reading the equipment list and lesson plans
for the up coming NRA Defensive Pistol course,
that just about all of the equipment in his local
gun store was inappropriate for civilian concealed
carry according to me. Was it really possible
that I was correct and all these equipment
manufacturers were wrong?
Now you see why 13 prospective students
dropped out of my last class before the class
started. Unfortunately, the vast majority of
gun owners in the United States have had no
firearms training at all, much less competent,
expert, or professional training. So, it is
easy for the manufacturers to sell rubbish.
The customer base is ignorant.
We are not firearms instructors. We are
evangelists (from the Greek, one who spreads
the good news, implied to be the truth, to
oppose the lies of the enemy's propaganda
campaign). We have to be. Because so much
of what gun owners know is false. Because,
they've never had any training. For example --
This soft nylon holster is fine and it's
cheap. No, it will collapse. You won't
be able to holster with one hand. If you use
two hands, you will muzzle your support side
hand. If you point the pistol into your side
to holster with one hand, you will muzzle
your hip. The holster must stay open under
the pressure of your belt.
This is a fine expensive Sig Sauer pistol.
No, it does not have a magazine release button
that allows you to eject the magazine with one
hand. (The magazine release is at the bottom
of the grip, over the magazine well.) So, you
won't be able to use the modern pistol
techniques with that pistol. You won't be
able to load it or reload it with one hand.
I could go on, but you get the idea.
Please be an evangelist.
Why don't the big gun schools have this
problem? Because people who spend $2000 for
a handgun class at Front Sight or $1895 at
Gunsite plus air fare, hotel, rental car,
and food aren't the same demographic as the
good old boys, red necks, and hillbillies
that we teach out in the country, down in
the weeds. But, it's far better than Yankee
land or the left coast or the Mid Pacific.
In Hawaii, people say, "Lucky you live
Hawaii". They are wrong. They don't know
what they don't know. They have been
oppressed for so long (Democrat control
since September 1959), that they don't
recognize that they are not free. (At least
the people in Baltimore, MD were aware
enough to riot against their Democrat
overlords.)
The truth is "Lucky you live in the South."
where freedom still reigns.
***** Good Guys Win *****
***** News *****
Armed Citizen Stops Suspect’s Furious Assault on a Cop
http://www.news9.com/story/29008359/witness-pulled-gun-on-burglary-suspect-who-was-beating-okc-officer
***** Opinion *****
From Tom Clark, Palmetto Gun Club firearms instructor --
Jon,
I think this clip shows how it should be done.
http://bearingarms.com/pushed-forward-brave-garland-police-officer-advanced-brought-garland-terrorists/
Also, I disagree with the bashing of Glocks.
The ultimate safety on any firearm is between the
shooters ears; inept or unskilled handling may cause
accidents whether police or others, whether Glock or
others. Unskilled people using a chainsaw may cut
themselves, unskilled people using a hammer may hit
their own thumb, unskilled people using a sharp knife
may cut themselves, etc.
For many years the NYC police department Glocks
all had “NY1” triggers. That requirement made it
about a 10 pound trigger rather than the standard
5.5 pound, and makes the pull very similar to a
double-action – still has a definite break point,
but the process of taking up the slack offers
increasing resistance until the break. I also think
this was added because when the NYPD transitioned
from double action revolvers they expected to have
more resistance on the earlier stages of
trigger pull – and this provided it.
It still gets back to training and experience.
If one puts their finger on the trigger before they
plan to shoot, then any convulsive squeeze or action
on nearly any trigger will cause a negligent
discharge. Lack of trigger discipline is a training
issue.
The author offers no statistics on negligent
discharges with other firearms in police hands
for comparison. The fact that a few unskilled police
have problems with Glocks is not remarkable to me
as I think the majority of police throughout the
U.S. carry Glocks – so it is the most common “tool”
in police hands. I notice too that he quotes
statistics nearly two decades old, perhaps before
they changed to the NY1 trigger spring – I don’t
know the exact timing of the changeover.
Finally, I don’t see how a trained trigger
finger on a standard Glock trigger is any more
likely to cause an accidental discharge than the
same finger on a cocked single action such as a
1911 style gun. So is the argument that all
handguns should be long pull double-action only
for safety? This way we could force 100% of
shooters to do it to solve the lack of training
for the several percent who are inept. Maybe we
should just identify the inept and either train
them or give them training wheels.
Yeah, I’m defending Glock actions,
I like them. I also like the way similar actions
work on other striker fired guns such as the
S&W M&P, Ruger SR and LC series, and many others.
Tom
***** Promotions *****
***** Politics *****
***** Recalls *****
***** Miscellany *****
Penn & Teller shoot each other
(no, really it's a good magic trick)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK0-ImFaSG4
Tripod review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s24_BuqdWtU&index=4&list=PLlMN9MUJeweMvFhbfX5bTglvftxprSqC4
Past emails are posted at
http://DefensivePistolcraft.com/
Lesson plans are at
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/474513
or send me an email to get the latest version.
Cheers,
Jon
Jonathan Low
Jon_Low@yahoo.com
Greetings Sheepdogs,
***** Mindset *****
Skill Set: What You Carry
http://www.thetacticalwire.com/features/229744
Excerpt: I don't think you should "test drive"
pistols by carrying them.
The Dangerous Myth of Hierarchy of Lethality
http://www.gundigest.com/concealed-carry-news/the-dangerous-myth-of-hierarchy-of-lethality
***** Training *****
Situational Dry Fire Practice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyuxs2_UfFo
"10 Things Most Gun Owners Do Wrong"
http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanHandgunner/AHMJ15/
Page 22.
Excerpts:
"If you don't train, then when
something happens and you revert to your
training -- you revert to nothing."
"Shooting slowly and accurately for
groups is a foundational skill, one
coming prior to, and much harder than
shooting fast and tactically."
Whoa! Truth hurts.
"Better Shooting" by Dave Anderson
http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanHandgunner/AHJF15/
Page 22.
Excerpt: "Then why worry about blinking?
Because blinking makes further improvement
difficult, if not impossible. If you don't
see what the sight picture looked like as
the shot broke, you'll never be able to
recognize an acceptable sight picture for
the shot required. Certainly unless you
can see the lift in recoil as the shot
breaks, then track back on target, you'll
never reach your potential to shoot both
fast and accurately."
Master Defensive Handgun Shooting
http://www.gundigest.com/shooting-articles-advice/master-defensive-handgun-shooting
Eye exercises to improve your shooting
http://thegunwriter.blogs.heraldtribune.com/19304/
Eye exercises to improve your shooting: Part II
http://thegunwriter.blogs.heraldtribune.com/19362/
***** Pedagogy *****
***** Education *****
***** Tactics *****
Don't carry your knife with the clip
showing. You'll lose the element of surprise.
Carry your knife in your pocket.
But, Staff, that's how it's designed to
be carried.
Surprise is more important than
convenience of deployment. Because surprise
can give you several seconds, while deployment
from a position clipped to your pocket as
opposed to inside your pocket gains only
fractions of a second (and no time at all,
if you practice).
***** Gear *****
The Evolution of Handgun Sights for Personal Defense
http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/print/volume-11/issue-5/features/the-evolution-of-handgun-sights-for-personal-defense.html
Excerpt: ... eliminate a "busy rear sight."
What to Look for in a Home-Defense Handgun
(as opposed to a concealed carry handgun)
http://www.gundigest.com/concealed-carry-news/what-to-look-for-in-a-home-defense-handgun
Use some Rain-X Interior Glass Anti-Fog or
something like that, so your glasses don't
fog. Keep a container of the stuff
in your range bag, so you can help out the
newbies.
A prospective student complained to me, that
after reading the equipment list and lesson plans
for the up coming NRA Defensive Pistol course,
that just about all of the equipment in his local
gun store was inappropriate for civilian concealed
carry according to me. Was it really possible
that I was correct and all these equipment
manufacturers were wrong?
Now you see why 13 prospective students
dropped out of my last class before the class
started. Unfortunately, the vast majority of
gun owners in the United States have had no
firearms training at all, much less competent,
expert, or professional training. So, it is
easy for the manufacturers to sell rubbish.
The customer base is ignorant.
We are not firearms instructors. We are
evangelists (from the Greek, one who spreads
the good news, implied to be the truth, to
oppose the lies of the enemy's propaganda
campaign). We have to be. Because so much
of what gun owners know is false. Because,
they've never had any training. For example --
This soft nylon holster is fine and it's
cheap. No, it will collapse. You won't
be able to holster with one hand. If you use
two hands, you will muzzle your support side
hand. If you point the pistol into your side
to holster with one hand, you will muzzle
your hip. The holster must stay open under
the pressure of your belt.
This is a fine expensive Sig Sauer pistol.
No, it does not have a magazine release button
that allows you to eject the magazine with one
hand. (The magazine release is at the bottom
of the grip, over the magazine well.) So, you
won't be able to use the modern pistol
techniques with that pistol. You won't be
able to load it or reload it with one hand.
I could go on, but you get the idea.
Please be an evangelist.
Why don't the big gun schools have this
problem? Because people who spend $2000 for
a handgun class at Front Sight or $1895 at
Gunsite plus air fare, hotel, rental car,
and food aren't the same demographic as the
good old boys, red necks, and hillbillies
that we teach out in the country, down in
the weeds. But, it's far better than Yankee
land or the left coast or the Mid Pacific.
In Hawaii, people say, "Lucky you live
Hawaii". They are wrong. They don't know
what they don't know. They have been
oppressed for so long (Democrat control
since September 1959), that they don't
recognize that they are not free. (At least
the people in Baltimore, MD were aware
enough to riot against their Democrat
overlords.)
The truth is "Lucky you live in the South."
where freedom still reigns.
***** Good Guys Win *****
***** News *****
Armed Citizen Stops Suspect’s Furious Assault on a Cop
http://www.news9.com/story/29008359/witness-pulled-gun-on-burglary-suspect-who-was-beating-okc-officer
***** Opinion *****
From Tom Clark, Palmetto Gun Club firearms instructor --
Jon,
I think this clip shows how it should be done.
http://bearingarms.com/pushed-forward-brave-garland-police-officer-advanced-brought-garland-terrorists/
Also, I disagree with the bashing of Glocks.
The ultimate safety on any firearm is between the
shooters ears; inept or unskilled handling may cause
accidents whether police or others, whether Glock or
others. Unskilled people using a chainsaw may cut
themselves, unskilled people using a hammer may hit
their own thumb, unskilled people using a sharp knife
may cut themselves, etc.
For many years the NYC police department Glocks
all had “NY1” triggers. That requirement made it
about a 10 pound trigger rather than the standard
5.5 pound, and makes the pull very similar to a
double-action – still has a definite break point,
but the process of taking up the slack offers
increasing resistance until the break. I also think
this was added because when the NYPD transitioned
from double action revolvers they expected to have
more resistance on the earlier stages of
trigger pull – and this provided it.
It still gets back to training and experience.
If one puts their finger on the trigger before they
plan to shoot, then any convulsive squeeze or action
on nearly any trigger will cause a negligent
discharge. Lack of trigger discipline is a training
issue.
The author offers no statistics on negligent
discharges with other firearms in police hands
for comparison. The fact that a few unskilled police
have problems with Glocks is not remarkable to me
as I think the majority of police throughout the
U.S. carry Glocks – so it is the most common “tool”
in police hands. I notice too that he quotes
statistics nearly two decades old, perhaps before
they changed to the NY1 trigger spring – I don’t
know the exact timing of the changeover.
Finally, I don’t see how a trained trigger
finger on a standard Glock trigger is any more
likely to cause an accidental discharge than the
same finger on a cocked single action such as a
1911 style gun. So is the argument that all
handguns should be long pull double-action only
for safety? This way we could force 100% of
shooters to do it to solve the lack of training
for the several percent who are inept. Maybe we
should just identify the inept and either train
them or give them training wheels.
Yeah, I’m defending Glock actions,
I like them. I also like the way similar actions
work on other striker fired guns such as the
S&W M&P, Ruger SR and LC series, and many others.
Tom
***** Promotions *****
***** Politics *****
***** Recalls *****
***** Miscellany *****
Penn & Teller shoot each other
(no, really it's a good magic trick)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK0-ImFaSG4
Tripod review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s24_BuqdWtU&index=4&list=PLlMN9MUJeweMvFhbfX5bTglvftxprSqC4
Past emails are posted at
http://DefensivePistolcraft.com/
Lesson plans are at
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/474513
or send me an email to get the latest version.
Cheers,
Jon
Jonathan Low
Jon_Low@yahoo.com
Friday, May 8, 2015
CWP, 9 May 2015 A.D.
Greetings Sheepdogs,
***** Mindset *****
***** Training *****
"Hardware solutions to software problems"
https://tacticalprofessor.wordpress.com/2015/05/03/hardware-solutions-to-software-problems/
Invest your time and money in
training, so that you can shoot better,
so that in combat you can shoot less.
***** Pedagogy *****
***** Education *****
Ken Thomas of Archangel Security
(in Nashville, TN) gave a lecture on
concealed carry at the Nashville
Bass Pro Shop. I paraphrase from my notes.
He said,
know your neighbors, know your police, be alert,
plan, consider what-if scenarios, prepare,
practice (fire drill, home invasion drill,
etc.), the average response time for Nashville
police is 5 to 7 minutes (which is pretty
good for an urban police department), get
a home alarm system (this will give you time
to react, as opposed to getting clubbed in
bed while you sleep).
1. avoid the gun fight.
2. have a gun.
What handgun?
1. The one you have.
2. The one you know.
3. The one you can control.
Get an instructor. You wouldn't try
to teach yourself [insert the skill of
your choice]. Why in the world would you
think you could teach yourself how to
use a pistol in self-defense?
You may only use lethal force when,
"The person has a reasonable belief that
there is an imminent danger of death or
serious bodily injury." TCA-39-11-611
***** Tactics *****
When looking through a window with a
flashlight, press the flashlight against
the window. Even a few inches away from
the window will allow the reflected glare
to inhibit your view of objects beyond the
window.
***** Gear *****
FN (Fabrique Nationale d’Armes de Guerre)
FNS-9 9mm Striker-fired pistol made in
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.A.
http://bearingarms.com/fn-fns-9-pistol-review/
Ambidextrous magazine release and slide stop.
Comes with three magazines.
Three replaceable back straps. $465 - 485.
They're coming in below the $500 price point,
smart marketing.
Sgt. Swiatnicki recommends Prometheus Lights.
----- Quote -----
SSgt,
I recently discovered Promethius Lights at darksucks.com.
Hand made in the USA and very awesome lights. Reading on
the site shows that this guy looked for specific,
quality parts from domestic suppliers and his products
show he is successful. He uses a "High Cree LED" which
more closely mimics natural light without the
orange/yellow effect of incandescent nor the blue tint
of typical LEDs. I purchased a QD2 light that uses a
single AAA battery, aerospace quality quick disconnect
and dual brightness circuitry. It was $60 but I swear
it's the best little mini-light I've ever seen.
Perfect for pocket EDC (Every Day Carry) and/or
keychain carry.
----- End Quote -----
http://www.darksucks.com/
I found the tops fascinating.
http://www.darksucks.com/store_lambda.html#
This operation is not your typical mass production
machine shop. These are high quality tools.
http://www.darksucks.com/store_alpha2.html
http://darksucks.com/store_alphaRM.html
***** Good Guys Win *****
Officer Armed With Pistol Killed Two Jihadis
Armed With Body Armor and Rifles
http://bearingarms.com/officer-armed-pistol-killed-two-jihadis-body-armor-rifles/
WWII veteran, 95, fends off would-be Manchester
robber with mighty cane
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20150505/NEWS03/150509657
Excerpt: "He said he is taking steps to
ensure his future safety. Whenever he
goes out walking, he said he's going to
have his cellphone on one hip and his
.357 magnum revolver on the other."
***** News *****
Gun Industry Driving American Economy
http://www.gunsandtactics.com/gun-industry-driving-american-economy
***** Opinion *****
"Why the police shouldn't use Glocks"
By Bob Owens; May 7, 2015; 10:52 P.M.
http://touch.latimes.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-83477058/
Mr. Owens further explains in
http://bearingarms.com/wrong-gun-popular-gun-law-enforcement-mistake/
Mr. Owens says, "... the claim that the long
double-action first pull creates misses is a myth ..."
I disagree. My firearms training in the Marine Corps
and in the civilian world cause me to believe that
the long heavy double-action triggers are much more
difficult for any person to control than the
single-action or striker-action triggers. Resulting
in a much higher probability of a miss with
a double-action trigger. That's why I recommend
my students do not buy double-action pistols.
I was active duty and reserve when (1985 A.D.)
the Marine Corps transitioned between the
single-action 1911 and the double-action M9.
The fraction of new shooters to qualify Expert
decreased dramatically. Double-action pistols
are much more difficult to shoot. And hence,
have a much lower probability of a first round hit.
In my opinion, Mr. Owens is promulgating
another hardware solution to a software problem.
There is no substitute for training. Double-action
pistols will not ameliorate inadequate training.
***** Promotions *****
***** Politics *****
The False Hope of Gun-Free Zones
http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanHandgunner/AHMA15/
Page 48
Excerpt:
"[A gun free zone] is a helpless-victim zone"
-- Richard Mack, former Arizona Sheriff
***** Recalls *****
***** Miscellany *****
“The national budget must be balanced.
Public debt must be reduced. Arrogance
of the various authorities must be
moderated and controlled ...
People must, once again, learn to work,
instead of living off the honest labor
of their fellow citizens.”
-- Marcus Tullius Cicero, 55 BC
Past emails are posted at
http://DefensivePistolcraft.com/
Lesson plans are at
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/474513
or send me an email to get the latest version.
Cheers,
Jon
Jonathan Low
Jon_Low@yahoo.com
Greetings Sheepdogs,
***** Mindset *****
***** Training *****
"Hardware solutions to software problems"
https://tacticalprofessor.wordpress.com/2015/05/03/hardware-solutions-to-software-problems/
Invest your time and money in
training, so that you can shoot better,
so that in combat you can shoot less.
***** Pedagogy *****
***** Education *****
Ken Thomas of Archangel Security
(in Nashville, TN) gave a lecture on
concealed carry at the Nashville
Bass Pro Shop. I paraphrase from my notes.
He said,
know your neighbors, know your police, be alert,
plan, consider what-if scenarios, prepare,
practice (fire drill, home invasion drill,
etc.), the average response time for Nashville
police is 5 to 7 minutes (which is pretty
good for an urban police department), get
a home alarm system (this will give you time
to react, as opposed to getting clubbed in
bed while you sleep).
1. avoid the gun fight.
2. have a gun.
What handgun?
1. The one you have.
2. The one you know.
3. The one you can control.
Get an instructor. You wouldn't try
to teach yourself [insert the skill of
your choice]. Why in the world would you
think you could teach yourself how to
use a pistol in self-defense?
You may only use lethal force when,
"The person has a reasonable belief that
there is an imminent danger of death or
serious bodily injury." TCA-39-11-611
***** Tactics *****
When looking through a window with a
flashlight, press the flashlight against
the window. Even a few inches away from
the window will allow the reflected glare
to inhibit your view of objects beyond the
window.
***** Gear *****
FN (Fabrique Nationale d’Armes de Guerre)
FNS-9 9mm Striker-fired pistol made in
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.A.
http://bearingarms.com/fn-fns-9-pistol-review/
Ambidextrous magazine release and slide stop.
Comes with three magazines.
Three replaceable back straps. $465 - 485.
They're coming in below the $500 price point,
smart marketing.
Sgt. Swiatnicki recommends Prometheus Lights.
----- Quote -----
SSgt,
I recently discovered Promethius Lights at darksucks.com.
Hand made in the USA and very awesome lights. Reading on
the site shows that this guy looked for specific,
quality parts from domestic suppliers and his products
show he is successful. He uses a "High Cree LED" which
more closely mimics natural light without the
orange/yellow effect of incandescent nor the blue tint
of typical LEDs. I purchased a QD2 light that uses a
single AAA battery, aerospace quality quick disconnect
and dual brightness circuitry. It was $60 but I swear
it's the best little mini-light I've ever seen.
Perfect for pocket EDC (Every Day Carry) and/or
keychain carry.
----- End Quote -----
http://www.darksucks.com/
I found the tops fascinating.
http://www.darksucks.com/store_lambda.html#
This operation is not your typical mass production
machine shop. These are high quality tools.
http://www.darksucks.com/store_alpha2.html
http://darksucks.com/store_alphaRM.html
***** Good Guys Win *****
Officer Armed With Pistol Killed Two Jihadis
Armed With Body Armor and Rifles
http://bearingarms.com/officer-armed-pistol-killed-two-jihadis-body-armor-rifles/
WWII veteran, 95, fends off would-be Manchester
robber with mighty cane
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20150505/NEWS03/150509657
Excerpt: "He said he is taking steps to
ensure his future safety. Whenever he
goes out walking, he said he's going to
have his cellphone on one hip and his
.357 magnum revolver on the other."
***** News *****
Gun Industry Driving American Economy
http://www.gunsandtactics.com/gun-industry-driving-american-economy
***** Opinion *****
"Why the police shouldn't use Glocks"
By Bob Owens; May 7, 2015; 10:52 P.M.
http://touch.latimes.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-83477058/
Mr. Owens further explains in
http://bearingarms.com/wrong-gun-popular-gun-law-enforcement-mistake/
Mr. Owens says, "... the claim that the long
double-action first pull creates misses is a myth ..."
I disagree. My firearms training in the Marine Corps
and in the civilian world cause me to believe that
the long heavy double-action triggers are much more
difficult for any person to control than the
single-action or striker-action triggers. Resulting
in a much higher probability of a miss with
a double-action trigger. That's why I recommend
my students do not buy double-action pistols.
I was active duty and reserve when (1985 A.D.)
the Marine Corps transitioned between the
single-action 1911 and the double-action M9.
The fraction of new shooters to qualify Expert
decreased dramatically. Double-action pistols
are much more difficult to shoot. And hence,
have a much lower probability of a first round hit.
In my opinion, Mr. Owens is promulgating
another hardware solution to a software problem.
There is no substitute for training. Double-action
pistols will not ameliorate inadequate training.
***** Promotions *****
***** Politics *****
The False Hope of Gun-Free Zones
http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanHandgunner/AHMA15/
Page 48
Excerpt:
"[A gun free zone] is a helpless-victim zone"
-- Richard Mack, former Arizona Sheriff
***** Recalls *****
***** Miscellany *****
“The national budget must be balanced.
Public debt must be reduced. Arrogance
of the various authorities must be
moderated and controlled ...
People must, once again, learn to work,
instead of living off the honest labor
of their fellow citizens.”
-- Marcus Tullius Cicero, 55 BC
Past emails are posted at
http://DefensivePistolcraft.com/
Lesson plans are at
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/474513
or send me an email to get the latest version.
Cheers,
Jon
Jonathan Low
Jon_Low@yahoo.com
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
CWP, 5 May 2015 A.D.
Greetings Sheepdogs,
***** Mindset *****
***** Training *****
"In defense of the trigger reset (yes: it's important)"
http://blog.beretta.com/trigger-reset-is-important?utm_medium=social
A good article on the finer points of trigger
control.
I disagree with the author, Chappy.
I believe reset should be done after the
sights are back on the target that you
just shot, not during the recoil. The
shot process isn't finished until the
sights are back on the target that you
just shot. Getting the sights back on
target is part of follow through.
Touch the trigger, take the slack out
of the trigger (if the trigger does not
have slack and a hard stop, it is not
correctly designed for combat), smoothly
increase pressure (Do not intentionally
fire the shot. With increasing pressure
the shot will fire, surprise break.),
trap the trigger to the rear, get the
sights back on target, reset the trigger,
move your eyes and head to the next target,
move your sights to the next target (Yes,
you have to do it in that order. If you
move your eyes and sights together, you
will overshoot your target.)
Note: Follow through determines
where the pistol is pointed when the
bullet exits the muzzle. Which occurs
a millisecond after primer detonation.
Sight alignment and sight picture
determine where the pistol is pointed
at primer detonation.
Note: It is very common to watch
a shooter realize that he missed the
last target and have to move the sights
back to the last target, because he has
already started moving the sights to
the next target. If your follow through
has you getting the sights back on the
target before resetting or moving to the
next target, you won't miss the target.
Why the safety rules are so important.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBX7mEBVOao
Yes, brand new guns from reputable
manufactures can fire with the safety on
and without the trigger being pulled.
Recall notice at
http://www.winchesterguns.com/support/files/images/wfa/2015-All/2015-Recall-Info/SXP_Recall-Notice_2.pdf
A 55-year-old woman accidentally shot herself on Monday afternoon
http://patch.com/illinois/crystallake/woman-shoots-herself-crystal-lake-gun-range
This is why it is so important to dress
properly when shooting at the range. Always
wear high neck shirts, so hot brass can't go
down the front of your shirt. Always wear a
wide brimmed hat, so hot brass can't get
caught between your glasses and your eye.
When you miss, STOP!, and revert to
fundamentals by talking yourself through
the shot process to ensure the hit.
For instance --
Align the top of the front sight
with the top of the rear sight. Center
the front sight in the rear sight notch.
Place the top of the front sight on the
center of mass of the target. Sharp
focus on the front sight, seeing the
scratches on the front sight. Touch
the trigger, take the slack out of the
trigger, 1/8th pressure, 2/8ths pressure,
3/8ths pressure, 4/8ths pressure, 5/8ths
pressure, 6/8ths pressure, 7/8ths
pressure (The pistol will fire long
before you get to 8/8ths pressure.),
trap the trigger to the rear, get the
sights back on target, reset.
Or, if that is too detailed for you,
try --
sights, slack out, press, trap, sights, reset.
If you missed, you did something
wrong. If you repeat the wrong shot
process, you will miss again.
Every miss is destroying property and
injuring, possible killing, innocent
by standers. So, we cannot afford to
miss. We hit on the first shot by
executing the correct shot process.
It is only long when we first learn
it. With practice, it compresses in
time and becomes very fast.
When we get lazy or forget or
our form breaks down due to stress,
we must revert to fundamentals and talk
ourselves through the shot process to
ensure a hit.
NRA Defensive Pistol course
starts June 1st 2015 in Nashville, TN.
Fund raiser for Hume-Fogg high school
rifle team. Send me an email for
details, Jon_Low@yahoo.com.
***** Pedagogy *****
***** Education *****
"How Ammo Gets Made"
http://bearingarms.com/ammo-gets-made/
Ankara, Turkey, great place.
Annealing means to heat and cool slowly
to removes internal stress, crystal defects,
and dislocations. Not necessarily harden the
brass, as the narrator states. (Annealing
usually makes the metal more malleable,
softer.) Heating and slow cooling results
in larger crystals in the crystalline
structure of the metal. Because the crystals
grow as the metal cools before it freezes.
Tempering or quenching is the process
of heating and quickly cooling by quenching
in oil (as opposed to water, because the
layer of steam acts as an insulator
preventing heat transfer). Quick cooling
results in small crystals in the crystalline
structure of the metal. The crystals get
frozen before they have a chance to grow.
This allows, for instance, a finer (less
jagged) knife edge (at the microscopic
level).
Annealing makes the brass more
malleable, so the neck can be compressed
to hold the bullet tightly.
***** Tactics *****
"Officer Shoots Home Owner Who
Just Shot Armed Home Invader"
http://bearingarms.com/really-bad-day-officer-shoots-home-owner-just-shot-armed-home-invader/
Excerpt:
... [This is] why we do a
“scan and assess” after a defensive gun use.
"Scan and Assess" is NRA terminology,
also referred to as "after action drills" in
the industry: quick check, final check, and
scan.
Source article:
http://www.al.com/news/huntsville/index.ssf/2015/04/2_shot_in_officer-involved_sho.html
***** Gear *****
From the Streamlight web site, frequently asked
questions. http://www.streamlight.com/en-us/faq/default.html
Q: The color of the light from my LED flashlight looks
different than the light from the same model flashlight
when I shine them on the wall together. Is one LED defective?
A: There is nothing wrong with either LED. LED technology
produces an unavoidably wide range of tints. Streamlight
pays extra to buy the color bins which are closest to
perceived white light. The light will always be bluer
than an incandescent, and there will be more variation
between identical products than with incandescent lamps.
Heckler & Koch Volkspistole 9 review
http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/gun-reviews/hk-vp9-review/
There were lots of new
products at the NRA Annual Meeting
exhibition that were just crazy stupid.
"Personal-Protection Products and the Big Picture"
http://www.personaldefensenetwork.com/personal-protection-products-and-the-big-picture/
***** Good Guys Win *****
"Concealed Permit Holder Stops Attempted
Mass Shooting in Chicago"
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/04/20/concealed-permit-holder-stops-attempted-mass-shooting-in-chicago/
***** News *****
Guns on university campuses: The Colorado experience
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2015/04/20/guns-on-university-campuses-the-colorado-experience/
Colorado Campus Carry: 12 Years,
No Mass Shootings, No Crimes by Permit Holders.
Can you believe this pro-gun article
appeared in the liberal Washington Post?
We are winning the culture war.
If you don't have a gun, take your assailant
to your neighbor who has a gun.
http://m.myfoxal.com/myfoxal/db_330638/contentdetail.htm?full=true&contentguid=tNw1yEgt&pn=&ps=#display
Why concealed carry is better than open carry
http://bearingarms.com/felon-attacks-open-carrier-weapon-washington-walmart/
BACKFIRED: Media Lies About Firearms & Crime,
Increases Interest In Gun Rights
http://bearingarms.com/backfired-media-lies-firearms-crime-increases-interest-gun-rights/
We are winning the culture war.
A shopper with a concealed weapons permit shot
and killed a man who was trying to carjack a
woman Saturday outside a Utah grocery store.
http://news.yahoo.com/police-man-shoots-kills-carjacker-outside-store-004403757.html
***** Promotions *****
***** Politics *****
***** Recalls *****
Winchester shotgun recall
http://www.winchesterguns.com/support/files/images/wfa/2015-All/2015-Recall-Info/SXP_Recall-Notice_2.pdf
Blue Bell Ice Cream Expands Recall to ‘All of Its Products’
http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2015/04/20/blue-bell-ice-cream-expands-recall-to-all-of-its-products/
I've always considered the pint
container to be a single serving.
***** Miscellany *****
Tromix Siamese M16: Twin Barrels, Full Auto
http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2015/02/25/tromix-siamese-m16/
Please upgrade your NRA membership.
Please join your state organization.
Set the example. It's not just your
children who copy what you do.
Past emails are posted at
http://DefensivePistolcraft.com/
Lesson plans are at
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/474513
or send me an email to get the latest version.
Cheers,
Jon
Jonathan Low
Jon_Low@yahoo.com
Greetings Sheepdogs,
***** Mindset *****
***** Training *****
"In defense of the trigger reset (yes: it's important)"
http://blog.beretta.com/trigger-reset-is-important?utm_medium=social
A good article on the finer points of trigger
control.
I disagree with the author, Chappy.
I believe reset should be done after the
sights are back on the target that you
just shot, not during the recoil. The
shot process isn't finished until the
sights are back on the target that you
just shot. Getting the sights back on
target is part of follow through.
Touch the trigger, take the slack out
of the trigger (if the trigger does not
have slack and a hard stop, it is not
correctly designed for combat), smoothly
increase pressure (Do not intentionally
fire the shot. With increasing pressure
the shot will fire, surprise break.),
trap the trigger to the rear, get the
sights back on target, reset the trigger,
move your eyes and head to the next target,
move your sights to the next target (Yes,
you have to do it in that order. If you
move your eyes and sights together, you
will overshoot your target.)
Note: Follow through determines
where the pistol is pointed when the
bullet exits the muzzle. Which occurs
a millisecond after primer detonation.
Sight alignment and sight picture
determine where the pistol is pointed
at primer detonation.
Note: It is very common to watch
a shooter realize that he missed the
last target and have to move the sights
back to the last target, because he has
already started moving the sights to
the next target. If your follow through
has you getting the sights back on the
target before resetting or moving to the
next target, you won't miss the target.
Why the safety rules are so important.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBX7mEBVOao
Yes, brand new guns from reputable
manufactures can fire with the safety on
and without the trigger being pulled.
Recall notice at
http://www.winchesterguns.com/support/files/images/wfa/2015-All/2015-Recall-Info/SXP_Recall-Notice_2.pdf
A 55-year-old woman accidentally shot herself on Monday afternoon
http://patch.com/illinois/crystallake/woman-shoots-herself-crystal-lake-gun-range
This is why it is so important to dress
properly when shooting at the range. Always
wear high neck shirts, so hot brass can't go
down the front of your shirt. Always wear a
wide brimmed hat, so hot brass can't get
caught between your glasses and your eye.
When you miss, STOP!, and revert to
fundamentals by talking yourself through
the shot process to ensure the hit.
For instance --
Align the top of the front sight
with the top of the rear sight. Center
the front sight in the rear sight notch.
Place the top of the front sight on the
center of mass of the target. Sharp
focus on the front sight, seeing the
scratches on the front sight. Touch
the trigger, take the slack out of the
trigger, 1/8th pressure, 2/8ths pressure,
3/8ths pressure, 4/8ths pressure, 5/8ths
pressure, 6/8ths pressure, 7/8ths
pressure (The pistol will fire long
before you get to 8/8ths pressure.),
trap the trigger to the rear, get the
sights back on target, reset.
Or, if that is too detailed for you,
try --
sights, slack out, press, trap, sights, reset.
If you missed, you did something
wrong. If you repeat the wrong shot
process, you will miss again.
Every miss is destroying property and
injuring, possible killing, innocent
by standers. So, we cannot afford to
miss. We hit on the first shot by
executing the correct shot process.
It is only long when we first learn
it. With practice, it compresses in
time and becomes very fast.
When we get lazy or forget or
our form breaks down due to stress,
we must revert to fundamentals and talk
ourselves through the shot process to
ensure a hit.
NRA Defensive Pistol course
starts June 1st 2015 in Nashville, TN.
Fund raiser for Hume-Fogg high school
rifle team. Send me an email for
details, Jon_Low@yahoo.com.
***** Pedagogy *****
***** Education *****
"How Ammo Gets Made"
http://bearingarms.com/ammo-gets-made/
Ankara, Turkey, great place.
Annealing means to heat and cool slowly
to removes internal stress, crystal defects,
and dislocations. Not necessarily harden the
brass, as the narrator states. (Annealing
usually makes the metal more malleable,
softer.) Heating and slow cooling results
in larger crystals in the crystalline
structure of the metal. Because the crystals
grow as the metal cools before it freezes.
Tempering or quenching is the process
of heating and quickly cooling by quenching
in oil (as opposed to water, because the
layer of steam acts as an insulator
preventing heat transfer). Quick cooling
results in small crystals in the crystalline
structure of the metal. The crystals get
frozen before they have a chance to grow.
This allows, for instance, a finer (less
jagged) knife edge (at the microscopic
level).
Annealing makes the brass more
malleable, so the neck can be compressed
to hold the bullet tightly.
***** Tactics *****
"Officer Shoots Home Owner Who
Just Shot Armed Home Invader"
http://bearingarms.com/really-bad-day-officer-shoots-home-owner-just-shot-armed-home-invader/
Excerpt:
... [This is] why we do a
“scan and assess” after a defensive gun use.
"Scan and Assess" is NRA terminology,
also referred to as "after action drills" in
the industry: quick check, final check, and
scan.
Source article:
http://www.al.com/news/huntsville/index.ssf/2015/04/2_shot_in_officer-involved_sho.html
***** Gear *****
From the Streamlight web site, frequently asked
questions. http://www.streamlight.com/en-us/faq/default.html
Q: The color of the light from my LED flashlight looks
different than the light from the same model flashlight
when I shine them on the wall together. Is one LED defective?
A: There is nothing wrong with either LED. LED technology
produces an unavoidably wide range of tints. Streamlight
pays extra to buy the color bins which are closest to
perceived white light. The light will always be bluer
than an incandescent, and there will be more variation
between identical products than with incandescent lamps.
Heckler & Koch Volkspistole 9 review
http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/gun-reviews/hk-vp9-review/
There were lots of new
products at the NRA Annual Meeting
exhibition that were just crazy stupid.
"Personal-Protection Products and the Big Picture"
http://www.personaldefensenetwork.com/personal-protection-products-and-the-big-picture/
***** Good Guys Win *****
"Concealed Permit Holder Stops Attempted
Mass Shooting in Chicago"
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/04/20/concealed-permit-holder-stops-attempted-mass-shooting-in-chicago/
***** News *****
Guns on university campuses: The Colorado experience
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2015/04/20/guns-on-university-campuses-the-colorado-experience/
Colorado Campus Carry: 12 Years,
No Mass Shootings, No Crimes by Permit Holders.
Can you believe this pro-gun article
appeared in the liberal Washington Post?
We are winning the culture war.
If you don't have a gun, take your assailant
to your neighbor who has a gun.
http://m.myfoxal.com/myfoxal/db_330638/contentdetail.htm?full=true&contentguid=tNw1yEgt&pn=&ps=#display
Why concealed carry is better than open carry
http://bearingarms.com/felon-attacks-open-carrier-weapon-washington-walmart/
BACKFIRED: Media Lies About Firearms & Crime,
Increases Interest In Gun Rights
http://bearingarms.com/backfired-media-lies-firearms-crime-increases-interest-gun-rights/
We are winning the culture war.
A shopper with a concealed weapons permit shot
and killed a man who was trying to carjack a
woman Saturday outside a Utah grocery store.
http://news.yahoo.com/police-man-shoots-kills-carjacker-outside-store-004403757.html
***** Promotions *****
***** Politics *****
***** Recalls *****
Winchester shotgun recall
http://www.winchesterguns.com/support/files/images/wfa/2015-All/2015-Recall-Info/SXP_Recall-Notice_2.pdf
Blue Bell Ice Cream Expands Recall to ‘All of Its Products’
http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2015/04/20/blue-bell-ice-cream-expands-recall-to-all-of-its-products/
I've always considered the pint
container to be a single serving.
***** Miscellany *****
Tromix Siamese M16: Twin Barrels, Full Auto
http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2015/02/25/tromix-siamese-m16/
Please upgrade your NRA membership.
Please join your state organization.
Set the example. It's not just your
children who copy what you do.
Past emails are posted at
http://DefensivePistolcraft.com/
Lesson plans are at
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/474513
or send me an email to get the latest version.
Cheers,
Jon
Jonathan Low
Jon_Low@yahoo.com
Friday, April 17, 2015
CWP, 18 April 2015 A.D.
Greetings Sheepdogs,
***** Mindset *****
Since we are all good people and
pillars of our communities, this article
may appear to be a humor article. But,
I bet there is a young person you know
who would benefit by viewing this.
http://bearingarms.com/get-shot-police/
You may be saving his life.
***** Training *****
Focusing on the front sight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGsIVOyhQ7s
Drawing from a Closed Front Cover Garment
http://www.recoilweb.com/monday-morning-gomez-drawing-from-a-closed-front-cover-garment-63265.html
But, in reality you will often shoot
through your closed front concealment
garment, when presenting with one hand.
The demonstrator avoids this in the
video by bringing the pistol up high
to his arm pit before shooting and
using a concealment garment of stiff
material. A loose fitting soft material
will often get caught around your pistol.
That's why we require students to use
disposable concealment garments.
Playing silly games to avoid shooting
through your blouse, engrains very bad
habits.
***** Pedagogy *****
***** Education *****
The Outdoor Wire, Concealed Carry, Special Edition
http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/specials/ccse2015/
The following can be found on YouTube.com
by searching the given text.
NRA Women Love at First Shot
Ep. 5: First Hunt "Gearing Up"
for advice on gear.
NRA Women tips & tactics
for advice on all kinds of stuff.
NRA Women Tips & Tactics
Tatiana Whitlock: Situational Dry Fire Practice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-yjGTDWrLI
NRA Women Tips & Tactics
Tatiana Whitlock: Transition With a Handheld Light
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2L3FdL6eOg
NRA Women Tips & Tactics
Tatiana Whitlock: Text Before You Transition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYBghaZIGy0
I was sitting in my car in a parking lot
late at night. The young lady in the car next
to mine was playing with her electronic device.
I rolled down my window and yelled at her that
I would not leave her alone in a dark parking
lot late at night while she had her nose buried
in her smart phone. I asked her to go home.
At a later date, I was about to tell her
to do her homework and not to go out to the bar
drinking with her boyfriend on a week night.
(as we had just had a lecture on avoiding
stupid places and stupid people)
But, then I remember that she was not my daughter.
At the recent NRA national convention,
I was touring the exhibition hall and noticed
a young lady wearing a backpack with her ID
card dangling out the back, clearly revealing
her name. I tapped her on the shoulder and
suggested that she conceal the ID card as a
safety measure. She responded by placing
her finger to her lips "Shhhhhh", "I'm on
the job." and she walked away.
No good deed goes unpunished.
"Our Responsibility"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otCwqPSUtds
The first three minutes are important.
The rest is mildly entertaining.
"Wayne LaPierre: 2015 NRA Members’ Meeting"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KzrZnfvq1Y
This will warm your heart.
***** Tactics *****
Putting Orient Back into OODA
http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/specials/ccse2015/feature.php?id=229663
***** Gear *****
Let’s Ditch “Stupid Carry” Of Handguns
http://bearingarms.com/lets-ditch-stupid-carry-handguns/
10 Lessons Learned from the Worst Gun I Ever Owned
http://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/10-lessons-learned-worst-gun-ever-owned/
***** Good Guys Win *****
***** News *****
***** Promotions *****
***** Politics *****
Sheepdogs! (Canada)
http://defense-training.com/dti/sheepdogs/
Fight Them Off? (Kenya)
http://defense-training.com/dti/fight-them-off/
Enforced Helplessness! (U.S. military bases)
http://defense-training.com/dti/enforced-helplessness/
***** Miscellany *****
Yahoo email has blocked some of my email,
because they think I am transmitting spam.
So, you may not have received my past emails.
If you are interested, they are posted at
http://DefensivePistolcraft.com/
Lesson plans may be found at
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/474513
or send me an email to request the latest
version.
Cheers,
Jon
Jonathan Low
Jon_Low@yahoo.com
Greetings Sheepdogs,
***** Mindset *****
Since we are all good people and
pillars of our communities, this article
may appear to be a humor article. But,
I bet there is a young person you know
who would benefit by viewing this.
http://bearingarms.com/get-shot-police/
You may be saving his life.
***** Training *****
Focusing on the front sight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGsIVOyhQ7s
Drawing from a Closed Front Cover Garment
http://www.recoilweb.com/monday-morning-gomez-drawing-from-a-closed-front-cover-garment-63265.html
But, in reality you will often shoot
through your closed front concealment
garment, when presenting with one hand.
The demonstrator avoids this in the
video by bringing the pistol up high
to his arm pit before shooting and
using a concealment garment of stiff
material. A loose fitting soft material
will often get caught around your pistol.
That's why we require students to use
disposable concealment garments.
Playing silly games to avoid shooting
through your blouse, engrains very bad
habits.
***** Pedagogy *****
***** Education *****
The Outdoor Wire, Concealed Carry, Special Edition
http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/specials/ccse2015/
The following can be found on YouTube.com
by searching the given text.
NRA Women Love at First Shot
Ep. 5: First Hunt "Gearing Up"
for advice on gear.
NRA Women tips & tactics
for advice on all kinds of stuff.
NRA Women Tips & Tactics
Tatiana Whitlock: Situational Dry Fire Practice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-yjGTDWrLI
NRA Women Tips & Tactics
Tatiana Whitlock: Transition With a Handheld Light
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2L3FdL6eOg
NRA Women Tips & Tactics
Tatiana Whitlock: Text Before You Transition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYBghaZIGy0
I was sitting in my car in a parking lot
late at night. The young lady in the car next
to mine was playing with her electronic device.
I rolled down my window and yelled at her that
I would not leave her alone in a dark parking
lot late at night while she had her nose buried
in her smart phone. I asked her to go home.
At a later date, I was about to tell her
to do her homework and not to go out to the bar
drinking with her boyfriend on a week night.
(as we had just had a lecture on avoiding
stupid places and stupid people)
But, then I remember that she was not my daughter.
At the recent NRA national convention,
I was touring the exhibition hall and noticed
a young lady wearing a backpack with her ID
card dangling out the back, clearly revealing
her name. I tapped her on the shoulder and
suggested that she conceal the ID card as a
safety measure. She responded by placing
her finger to her lips "Shhhhhh", "I'm on
the job." and she walked away.
No good deed goes unpunished.
"Our Responsibility"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otCwqPSUtds
The first three minutes are important.
The rest is mildly entertaining.
"Wayne LaPierre: 2015 NRA Members’ Meeting"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KzrZnfvq1Y
This will warm your heart.
***** Tactics *****
Putting Orient Back into OODA
http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/specials/ccse2015/feature.php?id=229663
***** Gear *****
Let’s Ditch “Stupid Carry” Of Handguns
http://bearingarms.com/lets-ditch-stupid-carry-handguns/
10 Lessons Learned from the Worst Gun I Ever Owned
http://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/10-lessons-learned-worst-gun-ever-owned/
***** Good Guys Win *****
***** News *****
***** Promotions *****
***** Politics *****
Sheepdogs! (Canada)
http://defense-training.com/dti/sheepdogs/
Fight Them Off? (Kenya)
http://defense-training.com/dti/fight-them-off/
Enforced Helplessness! (U.S. military bases)
http://defense-training.com/dti/enforced-helplessness/
***** Miscellany *****
Yahoo email has blocked some of my email,
because they think I am transmitting spam.
So, you may not have received my past emails.
If you are interested, they are posted at
http://DefensivePistolcraft.com/
Lesson plans may be found at
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/474513
or send me an email to request the latest
version.
Cheers,
Jon
Jonathan Low
Jon_Low@yahoo.com
Friday, April 10, 2015
CWP, 11 April 2015 A.D.
Greetings Sheepdogs,
***** Mindset *****
***** Training *****
I know training can be difficult.
Let me share some words of encouragement
that my teacher told me yesterday, that
I believe apply to all training regimes.
"Keep in mind that this is some seriously
next level material. It is totally normal
that the first time you see this stuff, you
find it confusing. You find it difficult
to understand. So, confusion should not
discourage you. It does not represent any
intellectual failing on your part. Rather,
keep in mind that it represents an opportunity
to get even smarter."
-- Tim Roughgarden
Professor of Computer Science
and other stuff at Stanford University
"Planning for the worst case?"
by Claude Werner
https://tacticalprofessor.wordpress.com/2015/03/30/planning-for-the-worst-case/
"Thoughts on Long Guns and Handguns"
by Dave Spaulding
http://www.recoilweb.com/thoughts-on-long-guns-and-handguns-61803.html
"6 Tips To Getting A Better Grip On Your Gun"
http://blog.springfield-armory.com/6-tips-to-getting-a-better-grip-on-your-gun
I often post things that I disagree with.
Or, do not completely agree with. I try not
to be dogmatic.
1. "You need to hold firmly."
Yes, I agree. The enemy will try to
grab your pistol and take if from you.
2. "Lock your wrists."
Locking a joint generally means to
move it to the limit of its range of motion.
But, this is not what Leatham means.
Rob Leatham does not tell the reader how
to lock or immobilize their wrist joints. So,
he states a goal without giving the means to
achieve the goal. The solution we learned at
Front Sight was to push with the firing side
hand and pull with the support side hand.
That creates the vice that Leatham refers to.
3. "The angle the gun sits in relation to
your arm is not that important."
I disagree. Unless the barrel of the
pistol is in line with the bones of the fore
arm, the pistol will torque to the side when
fired. This torque will move the point of
impact to that side.
"Being able to place your finger
properly on the trigger is important."
I agree. The part of the finger
contacting the trigger must be perpendicular
to the axis of the barrel. So, that there
is no lateral component of force on the
trigger. The force vector should be parallel
to the barrel.
4. "Two Hands Are Better Than One"
I agree. Triangles are stable structures
in the plane of the triangle. This is true
with both the Weaver and isosceles arm
positions. Though the member analysis
(a thing civil engineers do) of the Weaver
position is a bit more complex.
5. "Keep the grip pressure consistent."
I agree. Consistency is accuracy.
6. "Most think proper grip will just come
with practice, but it doesn't unless you
think about it."
I agree. Speed comes automatically
with repetition (practice). Accuracy
does not come automatically. You have
to concentrate.
***** Pedagogy *****
***** Education *****
Dave Spaulding's blog
http://handguncombatives.blogspot.com/
***** Tactics *****
"Weapon Retention & Shooting the Bad Guy off the Gun”
http://www.recoilweb.com/mmg-weapon-retention-shooting-the-bad-guy-off-the-gun-62499.html
Paul Gomez explains the importance of a "flagged thumb".
Front Sight teaches it as a high relaxed thumb. When in
a close contact position, one must keep the slide of the
pistol away from the body to prevent the slide from
getting caught in your clothing or hitting your breast.
The flagged thumb helps to prevent the top of the pistol
from rolling into your body.
***** Gear *****
This is why we always use a properly designed
holster to hold our pistol.
"Legally carried gun fires, wounds owner at
Pennsylvania Easter Mass; officials reviewing"
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/04/06/legally-carried-gun-fires-wounds-owner-at-pennsylvania-easter-mass-officials/
Alien Gear Holster review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCrFliHvwRE
At $30, it's hard to beat. Made in the USA.
Forever warranty.
***** Good Guys Win *****
The owner of Discount Tobacco & Beer in La Vergne, TN
Defends Himself Against Box Cutter Attack
http://bearingarms.com/concealed-carry-store-owner-defends-box-cutter-attack/
I go to La Vergne every month or so to buy
stuff from Champion's Choice for the Hume-Fogg
rifle team.
Gun-Toting Good Samaritan Thwarts Carjacking
http://insider.foxnews.com/2015/04/05/gun-toting-good-samaritan-thwarts-carjacking-georgia-car-wash
***** News *****
D.C. gives up on ban on carrying guns in public
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/1/dc-gives-ban-carrying-guns-public/
"Oregon Sheriff: Gun Control Push ‘Borderline Treasonous,’ Will Not Enforce"
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/04/05/oregon-sheriff-gun-control-push-borderline-treasonous-will-not-enforce/
More evidence that gun control laws are racist.
"California’s Kamala Harris Wants Your Guns–and Your Free Speech Rights"
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/04/08/californias-kamala-harris-wants-your-guns-and-your-free-speech-rights/
***** Promotions *****
Wilson County (TN) Friends of the NRA
Donation contest (raffles are illegal in Tennessee)
Daniel Defense M4 carbine V1
chambered in .223 caliber / 5.56mm.
Manufacturer's suggested retail price $1799.00.
Only 100 tickets will be sold. $20.00 ticket.
Call Eddie Kirkus for tickets, (615) 533-8721.
You do not have to be present to win.
Winner will be drawn when the last ticket is sold.
Winner will be posted on the Wilson County FNRA
Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wilson-County-TN-Friends-of-NRA/506234999412171
Hey, Staff, there's no picture of you
on the Facebook page.
I'm in the Eddie Eagle costume.
***** Politics *****
"Propaganda"
posted by John S. Farnam on 27 Mar 2015
http://defense-training.com/dti/propaganda/
Farnam is referring to U.S. Army Pvt. Bowe Bergdahl.
(Not Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, because it is wrong to
automatically promote a deserter while serving with
enemy forces. He was not an American prisoner of war
in any sense of the term.)
When Bergdahl left his post, the Army classified him as
a deserter. The Obama administration forced the U.S.
Army to change Bergdahl's status to some never before
heard of status to allow his trade for the five Taliban
enemy combatants. [ Col. David Hunt confirms this
in his interview with Alan Colmes,
http://radio.foxnews.com/2015/03/27/col-hunt-bergdahl-will-not-get-any-jail-time/
] When talking with friends, we always cite an open
source, to credibly deny the use of any other source.
Old habits are hard to break.
The Taliban leaders traded for Bergdahl were:
Mohammad Nabi Omari, a military field commander
(equivalent to an U.S. Major General, Division Commander,
by my reckoning).
Mullah Norullah Noori, a Taliban provincial governor.
Mullah Mohammad Fazl, the Taliban Deputy Defense Minister.
Abdul Haq Wasiq, a senior Taliban intelligence officer.
Khirullah Said Wali Khairkhwa, the Minister of the Interior
and a provincial governor.
You will hear these names again soon. Qatar will
release them to rejoin the Taliban.
The Taliban, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, et al
recently met in Egypt to form a coalition to fight
Iran, Hezbolah, Muslim Brotherhood, Islamic State, et al.
So, Qatar and the Taliban are allies against Iran et al.
So, Qatar is going to keep the five locked up for two
years? Unlikely.
***** Miscellany *****
Yahoo email has blocked some of my email,
because they think it is spam. So, you may
not have received my past emails. If you are
interested, they are posted at
http://DefensivePistolcraft.com/
Lesson plans may be found at
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/474513
or send me an email to request the latest
version.
Up coming NRA Defensive Pistol course attached.
Cheers,
Jon
Jonathan Low
Jon_Low@yahoo.com
Greetings Sheepdogs,
***** Mindset *****
***** Training *****
I know training can be difficult.
Let me share some words of encouragement
that my teacher told me yesterday, that
I believe apply to all training regimes.
"Keep in mind that this is some seriously
next level material. It is totally normal
that the first time you see this stuff, you
find it confusing. You find it difficult
to understand. So, confusion should not
discourage you. It does not represent any
intellectual failing on your part. Rather,
keep in mind that it represents an opportunity
to get even smarter."
-- Tim Roughgarden
Professor of Computer Science
and other stuff at Stanford University
"Planning for the worst case?"
by Claude Werner
https://tacticalprofessor.wordpress.com/2015/03/30/planning-for-the-worst-case/
"Thoughts on Long Guns and Handguns"
by Dave Spaulding
http://www.recoilweb.com/thoughts-on-long-guns-and-handguns-61803.html
"6 Tips To Getting A Better Grip On Your Gun"
http://blog.springfield-armory.com/6-tips-to-getting-a-better-grip-on-your-gun
I often post things that I disagree with.
Or, do not completely agree with. I try not
to be dogmatic.
1. "You need to hold firmly."
Yes, I agree. The enemy will try to
grab your pistol and take if from you.
2. "Lock your wrists."
Locking a joint generally means to
move it to the limit of its range of motion.
But, this is not what Leatham means.
Rob Leatham does not tell the reader how
to lock or immobilize their wrist joints. So,
he states a goal without giving the means to
achieve the goal. The solution we learned at
Front Sight was to push with the firing side
hand and pull with the support side hand.
That creates the vice that Leatham refers to.
3. "The angle the gun sits in relation to
your arm is not that important."
I disagree. Unless the barrel of the
pistol is in line with the bones of the fore
arm, the pistol will torque to the side when
fired. This torque will move the point of
impact to that side.
"Being able to place your finger
properly on the trigger is important."
I agree. The part of the finger
contacting the trigger must be perpendicular
to the axis of the barrel. So, that there
is no lateral component of force on the
trigger. The force vector should be parallel
to the barrel.
4. "Two Hands Are Better Than One"
I agree. Triangles are stable structures
in the plane of the triangle. This is true
with both the Weaver and isosceles arm
positions. Though the member analysis
(a thing civil engineers do) of the Weaver
position is a bit more complex.
5. "Keep the grip pressure consistent."
I agree. Consistency is accuracy.
6. "Most think proper grip will just come
with practice, but it doesn't unless you
think about it."
I agree. Speed comes automatically
with repetition (practice). Accuracy
does not come automatically. You have
to concentrate.
***** Pedagogy *****
***** Education *****
Dave Spaulding's blog
http://handguncombatives.blogspot.com/
***** Tactics *****
"Weapon Retention & Shooting the Bad Guy off the Gun”
http://www.recoilweb.com/mmg-weapon-retention-shooting-the-bad-guy-off-the-gun-62499.html
Paul Gomez explains the importance of a "flagged thumb".
Front Sight teaches it as a high relaxed thumb. When in
a close contact position, one must keep the slide of the
pistol away from the body to prevent the slide from
getting caught in your clothing or hitting your breast.
The flagged thumb helps to prevent the top of the pistol
from rolling into your body.
***** Gear *****
This is why we always use a properly designed
holster to hold our pistol.
"Legally carried gun fires, wounds owner at
Pennsylvania Easter Mass; officials reviewing"
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/04/06/legally-carried-gun-fires-wounds-owner-at-pennsylvania-easter-mass-officials/
Alien Gear Holster review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCrFliHvwRE
At $30, it's hard to beat. Made in the USA.
Forever warranty.
***** Good Guys Win *****
The owner of Discount Tobacco & Beer in La Vergne, TN
Defends Himself Against Box Cutter Attack
http://bearingarms.com/concealed-carry-store-owner-defends-box-cutter-attack/
I go to La Vergne every month or so to buy
stuff from Champion's Choice for the Hume-Fogg
rifle team.
Gun-Toting Good Samaritan Thwarts Carjacking
http://insider.foxnews.com/2015/04/05/gun-toting-good-samaritan-thwarts-carjacking-georgia-car-wash
***** News *****
D.C. gives up on ban on carrying guns in public
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/1/dc-gives-ban-carrying-guns-public/
"Oregon Sheriff: Gun Control Push ‘Borderline Treasonous,’ Will Not Enforce"
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/04/05/oregon-sheriff-gun-control-push-borderline-treasonous-will-not-enforce/
More evidence that gun control laws are racist.
"California’s Kamala Harris Wants Your Guns–and Your Free Speech Rights"
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/04/08/californias-kamala-harris-wants-your-guns-and-your-free-speech-rights/
***** Promotions *****
Wilson County (TN) Friends of the NRA
Donation contest (raffles are illegal in Tennessee)
Daniel Defense M4 carbine V1
chambered in .223 caliber / 5.56mm.
Manufacturer's suggested retail price $1799.00.
Only 100 tickets will be sold. $20.00 ticket.
Call Eddie Kirkus for tickets, (615) 533-8721.
You do not have to be present to win.
Winner will be drawn when the last ticket is sold.
Winner will be posted on the Wilson County FNRA
Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wilson-County-TN-Friends-of-NRA/506234999412171
Hey, Staff, there's no picture of you
on the Facebook page.
I'm in the Eddie Eagle costume.
***** Politics *****
"Propaganda"
posted by John S. Farnam on 27 Mar 2015
http://defense-training.com/dti/propaganda/
Farnam is referring to U.S. Army Pvt. Bowe Bergdahl.
(Not Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, because it is wrong to
automatically promote a deserter while serving with
enemy forces. He was not an American prisoner of war
in any sense of the term.)
When Bergdahl left his post, the Army classified him as
a deserter. The Obama administration forced the U.S.
Army to change Bergdahl's status to some never before
heard of status to allow his trade for the five Taliban
enemy combatants. [ Col. David Hunt confirms this
in his interview with Alan Colmes,
http://radio.foxnews.com/2015/03/27/col-hunt-bergdahl-will-not-get-any-jail-time/
] When talking with friends, we always cite an open
source, to credibly deny the use of any other source.
Old habits are hard to break.
The Taliban leaders traded for Bergdahl were:
Mohammad Nabi Omari, a military field commander
(equivalent to an U.S. Major General, Division Commander,
by my reckoning).
Mullah Norullah Noori, a Taliban provincial governor.
Mullah Mohammad Fazl, the Taliban Deputy Defense Minister.
Abdul Haq Wasiq, a senior Taliban intelligence officer.
Khirullah Said Wali Khairkhwa, the Minister of the Interior
and a provincial governor.
You will hear these names again soon. Qatar will
release them to rejoin the Taliban.
The Taliban, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, et al
recently met in Egypt to form a coalition to fight
Iran, Hezbolah, Muslim Brotherhood, Islamic State, et al.
So, Qatar and the Taliban are allies against Iran et al.
So, Qatar is going to keep the five locked up for two
years? Unlikely.
***** Miscellany *****
Yahoo email has blocked some of my email,
because they think it is spam. So, you may
not have received my past emails. If you are
interested, they are posted at
http://DefensivePistolcraft.com/
Lesson plans may be found at
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/474513
or send me an email to request the latest
version.
Up coming NRA Defensive Pistol course attached.
Cheers,
Jon
Jonathan Low
Jon_Low@yahoo.com
Thursday, April 2, 2015
CWP, 31 March 2015 A.D.
Greetings Sheepdogs,
***** Mindset *****
"True Drowning Story: Why Mental Preparedness is Everything"
By: Ben Sobieck | November 6, 2013
http://www.livingreadyonline.com/emergency-preparedness/true-drowning-story-mental-preparedness?et_mid=734689&rid=249581314
Excerpt:
Remember, it is not what you have in your prepared
supplies that will cause you to survive anything.
It is what you know. What you have can just make
your survival easier. If you do not have the
proper knowledge, training, and ability, do not
use your emotions to make a victim of yourself as
well.
"Not thinking things through"
https://tacticalprofessor.wordpress.com/2015/03/21/not-thinking-things-through/
***** Training *****
I Used This Pistol To Defend
Myself Against An Armed Attacker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75gP8W37c-Y
Excerpt: "Things are never perfect."
This is something I have told my children
many times. Do the best with what you have, NOW.
Perfection is the enemy of accomplishment.
***** Pedagogy *****
***** Education *****
Parents Talking to Their Kids About Gun Safety
- NSSF & Project ChildSafe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M86QxNZF3AE#t=28
Wow, this is just like talking to your
kids about sex or driving.
"I know a lot about guns from video games."
Whoa, this statement is so false, on so many levels.
If you don't talk to your kids about guns,
they will learn about guns by watching TV and
movies. If you take them to a gun school,
they will be irritated by everything they see
on TV and in the movies. They'll be pointing
out all the mistakes, as you try to watch the show.
That's a good sign. They are separating reality
from fiction. Something uneducated people can't do.
"Security Theater!"
Posted by John S. Farnam on 27 Mar 2015
http://defense-training.com/dti/security-theater/
Mr. Farnam's friend talks about the Philippines.
But, I have seen the same in Turkey and the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia.
In Turkey, movie theater seating is reserved.
So, enemies are not seated next to each other.
In the Ankara airport, I saw lines of Turkish
soldiers armed with submachineguns standing between
groups of Jews and Arabs.
But, that was over a decade ago. I'm sure
things have gotten better.
***** Tactics *****
Why one cop carries 145 rounds of ammo on the job
http://www.policeone.com/police-heroes/articles/6199620-Why-one-cop-carries-145-rounds-of-ammo-on-the-job/
***** Gear *****
Ammo prices
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/03/26/ammo-prices-03202015/
***** News *****
Armed Customer Captures Bank Robber In Georgia
http://bearingarms.com/gotcha-armed-vet-captures-bank-robber-georgia/
Body language is critical. Body language comes
from training and confidence. Confidence comes from
training and practice.
Defense of others,
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Man-Shot-in-the-Chest-Inside-West-Philly-Barbershop-297176271.html
Viral Video Of Man Being Held At
Gunpoint Is More Than Meets The Eye
http://bearingarms.com/viral-video-captures/
2 Dead After West Philly Triple Shooting
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/03/27/police-investigate-triple-shooting-in-west-philadelphia/
Analysis at
http://bearingarms.com/concealed-carrier-shoots-two-armed-robbers-philiadelphia/
***** Promotions *****
Battery powered flashlight
http://www.baycoproducts.com/index.php/product/tactical/item/fdl-300r
The specs and price look good. But, I've never used one.
Amazon.com is selling them for $47 plus shipping.
Or, $49 with the Multi-Angle Helmet Mount.
Beretta Tactical Knives
http://www.berettausa.com/en-us/store/knives/tactical-knives/
Click on the "GET 10% OFF" on the left side of
the web page to get a coupon. A bit expensive.
Made in Italy.
Oakley, ballistic eyewear
https://www.oakleysi.com/Product_Category.cfm?id=20
Their advertisement claims the glasses meet or
exceed U.S. Military Spec Mil PRF31013 and
ANSI Z87.1-2010
When I was in the Marine Corps (Mike Battery, 3/14),
they issued us this one,
https://www.oakleysi.com/Product_Detail.cfm?id=640&pid=20&CFID=15665498&CFTOKEN=63970937
I wear prescription glasses, so I let the
girlfriend wear them and she said they were comfortable.
They are supposed to afford you some protection
against lasers, but I wouldn't bet on it.
***** Politics *****
I am glad my children are growing up in
times when we are winning. Most of my life
has been lived in times when we were losing.
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/03/29/haters-of-self-defense-face-unrelenting-defeat-everywhere/
North Texas lawmaker aims to limit gun-free zones
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/state-politics/20150324-north-texas-lawmaker-aims-to-limit-gun-free-zones.ece
***** Miscellany *****
Steve Martin and Edie Brickell Sing
A Pro-Gun, Pro-Self-Defense, Song
http://bearingarms.com/steve-martin-edie-brickell-sing-pro-self-defense-song/
Older postings may be found at
http://DefensivePistolcraft.com/
Lesson plans may be found at
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/474513
or send me an email to request the latest
version.
Cheers,
Jon
Jonathan Low
Jon_Low@yahoo.com
Greetings Sheepdogs,
***** Mindset *****
"True Drowning Story: Why Mental Preparedness is Everything"
By: Ben Sobieck | November 6, 2013
http://www.livingreadyonline.com/emergency-preparedness/true-drowning-story-mental-preparedness?et_mid=734689&rid=249581314
Excerpt:
Remember, it is not what you have in your prepared
supplies that will cause you to survive anything.
It is what you know. What you have can just make
your survival easier. If you do not have the
proper knowledge, training, and ability, do not
use your emotions to make a victim of yourself as
well.
"Not thinking things through"
https://tacticalprofessor.wordpress.com/2015/03/21/not-thinking-things-through/
***** Training *****
I Used This Pistol To Defend
Myself Against An Armed Attacker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75gP8W37c-Y
Excerpt: "Things are never perfect."
This is something I have told my children
many times. Do the best with what you have, NOW.
Perfection is the enemy of accomplishment.
***** Pedagogy *****
***** Education *****
Parents Talking to Their Kids About Gun Safety
- NSSF & Project ChildSafe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M86QxNZF3AE#t=28
Wow, this is just like talking to your
kids about sex or driving.
"I know a lot about guns from video games."
Whoa, this statement is so false, on so many levels.
If you don't talk to your kids about guns,
they will learn about guns by watching TV and
movies. If you take them to a gun school,
they will be irritated by everything they see
on TV and in the movies. They'll be pointing
out all the mistakes, as you try to watch the show.
That's a good sign. They are separating reality
from fiction. Something uneducated people can't do.
"Security Theater!"
Posted by John S. Farnam on 27 Mar 2015
http://defense-training.com/dti/security-theater/
Mr. Farnam's friend talks about the Philippines.
But, I have seen the same in Turkey and the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia.
In Turkey, movie theater seating is reserved.
So, enemies are not seated next to each other.
In the Ankara airport, I saw lines of Turkish
soldiers armed with submachineguns standing between
groups of Jews and Arabs.
But, that was over a decade ago. I'm sure
things have gotten better.
***** Tactics *****
Why one cop carries 145 rounds of ammo on the job
http://www.policeone.com/police-heroes/articles/6199620-Why-one-cop-carries-145-rounds-of-ammo-on-the-job/
***** Gear *****
Ammo prices
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/03/26/ammo-prices-03202015/
***** News *****
Armed Customer Captures Bank Robber In Georgia
http://bearingarms.com/gotcha-armed-vet-captures-bank-robber-georgia/
Body language is critical. Body language comes
from training and confidence. Confidence comes from
training and practice.
Defense of others,
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Man-Shot-in-the-Chest-Inside-West-Philly-Barbershop-297176271.html
Viral Video Of Man Being Held At
Gunpoint Is More Than Meets The Eye
http://bearingarms.com/viral-video-captures/
2 Dead After West Philly Triple Shooting
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/03/27/police-investigate-triple-shooting-in-west-philadelphia/
Analysis at
http://bearingarms.com/concealed-carrier-shoots-two-armed-robbers-philiadelphia/
***** Promotions *****
Battery powered flashlight
http://www.baycoproducts.com/index.php/product/tactical/item/fdl-300r
The specs and price look good. But, I've never used one.
Amazon.com is selling them for $47 plus shipping.
Or, $49 with the Multi-Angle Helmet Mount.
Beretta Tactical Knives
http://www.berettausa.com/en-us/store/knives/tactical-knives/
Click on the "GET 10% OFF" on the left side of
the web page to get a coupon. A bit expensive.
Made in Italy.
Oakley, ballistic eyewear
https://www.oakleysi.com/Product_Category.cfm?id=20
Their advertisement claims the glasses meet or
exceed U.S. Military Spec Mil PRF31013 and
ANSI Z87.1-2010
When I was in the Marine Corps (Mike Battery, 3/14),
they issued us this one,
https://www.oakleysi.com/Product_Detail.cfm?id=640&pid=20&CFID=15665498&CFTOKEN=63970937
I wear prescription glasses, so I let the
girlfriend wear them and she said they were comfortable.
They are supposed to afford you some protection
against lasers, but I wouldn't bet on it.
***** Politics *****
I am glad my children are growing up in
times when we are winning. Most of my life
has been lived in times when we were losing.
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/03/29/haters-of-self-defense-face-unrelenting-defeat-everywhere/
North Texas lawmaker aims to limit gun-free zones
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/state-politics/20150324-north-texas-lawmaker-aims-to-limit-gun-free-zones.ece
***** Miscellany *****
Steve Martin and Edie Brickell Sing
A Pro-Gun, Pro-Self-Defense, Song
http://bearingarms.com/steve-martin-edie-brickell-sing-pro-self-defense-song/
Older postings may be found at
http://DefensivePistolcraft.com/
Lesson plans may be found at
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/474513
or send me an email to request the latest
version.
Cheers,
Jon
Jonathan Low
Jon_Low@yahoo.com
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